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Maxim Healthcare Services RN Float Nurse in Fairview Heights, Illinois
Maxim Healthcare in Fairview Heights is hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work on our Float Nurse team. Our Float Team is a supplemental care unit of skilled nurses whose primary function is to quickly and efficiently backfill a shift upon request.
Float Team nurses are prepared to work in a home and/or school setting with a variety of patients and acuity needs. These nurses will have an opportunity to train and shadow in the home with established caregivers already working with the patient prior to working independently with them.
Why Join Maxim:
Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
Flexible scheduling - PT and FT
College Partnership programs and opportunities for continuing education
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) savings plan. PTO.
Awards and Recognition Program
Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required
Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable
Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
Current BLS card.
One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.